Stay in Chinon - Wine and History

Your wine trip program

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  Day 1 - Winery visits and wine tastings in Bourgueil and Chinon

  • Upon your arrival in the land of the great red wines of the Loire Valley, you begin by meeting a winemaker in Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil. Your guided tour of Maison Mabileau provides an opportunity to learn more about the appellation and the wine-making process. The visit concludes with a tasting of the estate's wines.
  • Next, you head to Chinon for an exploration of Domaine de la Noblaie. You will tour the tuffeau stone cellars and sample the wines produced in the Chinon appellation (red, white, and rosé).
  • At the end of the day, you settle into your accommodation located in the heart of the historic town of Chinon, the charming guesthouse Au Relais Saint-Maurice.
  • Dinner is served at a restaurant offering refined cuisine near your accommodation - Menu excluding beverages.
  • Overnight stay at your accommodation.
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  Day 2 - Following in the footsteps of Rabelais in Chinon

  • Breakfast at your accommodation.
  • Following in the footsteps of Grandgousier and Gargantua, immerse yourself in the philosophy of Rabelais with the Confrérie des Entonneurs Rabelaisiens during a guided tour of the Caves Painctes to deepen your knowledge of the history of Chinon.
  • Conclude your stay with a leisurely exploration of the beautiful town of Chinon and its royal fortress that overlooks the city.